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Ways to Save: Cool Cooking Tips

As temperatures heat up, no one wants to spend time standing over a hot stove. Use these tips to cut time, and electricity in the kitchen:

Nuke it! Microwaves are good for more than popcorn. Use this energy saver to steam veggies, heat soups and even cook casseroles.

Unplug the extra fridge. Unplugging the extra refrigerator or freezer at your home can save hundreds of dollars in just a few years.

Don't forget your slow cooker. Or your toaster oven, or griddle. Putting small appliances to work more often can mean significant energy savings.

Double up. If possible, prepare double portions of your meal and cook them together. Freeze the extra for later. It takes a lot less energy to reheat food than to cook it twice. Using a microwave can use as much as 80% less energy when reheating than a standard oven.

Check out this month’s recipe and cook dinner on the grill. Send in your best salad recipe next month, and avoid the heat altogether.